Tag: livestock
A decade after 4-H split, Beaver County livestock clubs hit their...
After leaving 4-H in 2015, Beaver County’s independent livestock clubs Beaver County's Stockmen’s Club and Big Knob Livestock Club found new life, growing membership and bringing kids and communities together.
The essential guide to mineral supplementation for grazing livestock
Minerals may be required in only small amounts, but their impact on livestock health and productivity is enormous. For farmers managing cattle, sheep and...
Silvopasture offers graziers shade, forage and resilience
Silvopasture is more than putting cows in the woods, according to Ohio State University Extension's Heather Neikirk. Learn why intentional management is key to building a resilient, high-performing grazing system in Ohio.
Ohio State experts analyze complicated agricultural economy at Farm Science Review
Ohio State experts unpack USDA’s 2025 farm income forecast, warning rising costs, low row crop prices, tariffs and drought complicate agriculture’s outlook.
Producers talk barriers for beginning farmers at Ag Progress Days
Pennsylvania producers discussed the challenges in agriculture today at a meeting with state legislators at Penn State's Ag Progress Days on Aug. 13.
Know the basics of fly control in livestock this summer
Ohio State Extension educator Ted Wiseman provides tips to control flies around livestock to reduce stress and disease transmission.
Finding water during the drought
Kirstin Roman, ag and natural resource technician at Noble SWCD, explains how to use natural springs to provide water for livestock.
Finding purpose protecting the flock
Eliza Blue considers her way of lifestyle, her flock of sheep and how much joy and purpose both have given her.
God can be found in the flock
Eliza Blue finds compassion, community and peace amid tragedy in her flock of sheep.
Captivated by the ‘Wisconsin Driftless Milking Sheep’
On a trip to a small family farm in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, Eliza Blue discovered an interesting breed of sheep being used for milk production.
